FirePro W7170M vs GRID T4-2Q
FirePro W7170M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W7170M is positioned at rank 22 and the GRID T4-2Q is on rank 231, so the FirePro W7170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID T4-2Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7170M and GRID T4-2Q
FirePro W7170M
The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.
GRID T4-2Q
The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,605 | 3,668+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+63% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W7170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W7170M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7170M) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.1 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.0+121% | 16.3 |
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